counters a scientific
theory or idea
scientific theory
a well-tested
explanation of scientific
observations and
experiments that is
supported by a large
amount of evidence
scientific law
a description of a
natural phenomenon
appears to be without
exception
relative dating
the process of
determining whether
one rock, fossil, or
event is older or
younger than another
determining the
approximate age of a
model a representation of an
makes important
aspects easier to
observe